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Ovintiv 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 26, 2025)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed February 26, 2025
Period End
February 26, 2025
Security
OVV
In the record · 2020–202610-K710-Q218-K127

OVV filed 7 annual reports (10-K), 21 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 127 current reports (8-K) between 2020 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Apr ’21Apr ’21
  2. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’22Sep ’22
  3. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’24Mar ’24
  4. Material agreement8-K · Oct ’26Oct ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed February 26, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE, TSX: OVV) reported fourth quarter and full year 2024 results on February 26, 2025.

For full year 2024, the company generated cash from operating activities of $3.7 billiona, Non-GAAP Cash Flow of $4.0 billion and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $1.7 billion after capital expenditures of $2.3 billion. Net earnings were $1.1 billion, or $4.21 per share diluted, including a $350 million after-tax non-cash ceiling test impairment. Average production was 585 MBOE/d.

Fourth quarter results were weaker, with a net loss of $60 millionb, or ($0.23) per share diluted, including the same $350 million after-tax impairment, and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $452 million. The company completed two portfolio moves: the acquisition of oil-rich Montney assets for approximately $2.3 billion before closing adjustments (closed January 31, 2025), and the sale of its Uinta assets for approximately $2.0 billion before closing adjustments (closed January 22, 2025). Management provided 2025 guidance of a capital program of $2.15 to $2.25 billion and total production of 595 to 615 MBOE/d, with first-quarter production expected to be the low point of the year.

The share buyback program was paused to fund $377 millionc for the Montney acquisition, with buybacks expected to resume in the second quarter of 2025. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable March 31, 2025 to holders of record on March 14, 2025.

Year-end total debt was $5.45 billiond, with total liquidity of approximately $3.6 billion and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA of 1.2 times. The company reiterated a long-term leverage target of 1.0 times Non-GAAP Debt to Adjusted EBITDA at mid-cycle prices.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Full year 2024 net earnings of $1.1 billion, or $4.21 per share diluted, including a $350 million after-tax non-cash ceiling test impairment
  2. Fourth quarter 2024 net loss of $60 million, or ($0.23) per share diluted, including the same $350 million after-tax impairment
  3. Full year Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $1.7 billion after $2.3 billion of capital expenditures, against cash from operating activities of $3.7 billion
  4. Acquired oil-rich Montney assets for approximately $2.3 billion before closing adjustments (closed January 31, 2025) and sold Uinta assets for approximately $2.0 billion before closing adjustments (closed January 22, 2025)
  5. 2025 guidance: capital program of $2.15 to $2.25 billion and total production of 595 to 615 MBOE/d, with first-quarter production expected to be the low point
  6. Share buybacks paused to fund $377 million for the Montney acquisition, with buybacks expected to resume in the second quarter of 2025
  7. Quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share declared, payable March 31, 2025; year-end total debt of $5.45 billion and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA of 1.2 times

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did Ovintiv report a fourth-quarter net loss?

    The fourth quarter net loss of $60 million, or ($0.23) per share diluted, included a non-cash ceiling test impairment of $350 million after tax. Fourth quarter net losses on risk management in revenues totaled $16 million before tax.

  2. What changes to the asset base did Ovintiv make around the start of 2025?

    Ovintiv announced the acquisition of oil-rich Montney assets for approximately $2.3 billion before closing adjustments, expected to add about 70 MBOE/d of production, which closed January 31, 2025. It also sold its Uinta assets for approximately $2.0 billion before closing adjustments, which closed January 22, 2025.

  3. What is Ovintiv's 2025 capital and production outlook?

    For full year 2025, Ovintiv expects a capital program of approximately $2.15 to $2.25 billion and total production of 595 to 615 MBOE/d, including oil and condensate of 202 to 208 Mbbls/d. First-quarter production is expected to be the low point for the year due to the timing of the Montney and Uinta transactions.

  4. How is Ovintiv returning cash to shareholders and managing its balance sheet?

    Full year 2024 shareholder returns totaled approximately $913 million, including share buybacks of about $597 million and base dividends of about $316 million. Buybacks are paused to fund the Montney acquisition and are expected to resume in the second quarter of 2025. Total liquidity was approximately $3.6 billion at year end, and the company is rated investment grade by four credit rating agencies.

  5. What dividend did the board declare?

    The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock, payable March 31, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2025.

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